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11/02/2024 09:24:37 am

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Gulf of Mexico

2009 satellite image of the Gulf of Mexico. Much of the dirt that colours the water is likely re-suspended sediment dredged up from the sea floor in shallow waters. The tan-green sediment-coloured water transitions to clearer dark blue water near the edge

Dead Zone in Gulf of Mexico Predicted to be as Big as Connecticut

NOAA predictions for this year's average size of the dead zone in the Gulf of Mexico reveals a size as big as the state of Connecticut.

Pocket shark

Extremely Rare Shark With 'Pockets' Finally Identified by Scientists

The first sample was found some 30 years ago off Peru's Pacific coast.

Undersea Explorers Capture Rare Sperm Whale Encounter

What makes the encounter a unique one is the research team was broadcasting live when the whale approached.

Gulf of Mexico Explosion

Oil Rig Accident Off Gulf of Mexico Kills 1, Injures 3

The Echo Platform of Fieldwood Energy, located 12 miles off the New Orleans coast, exploded on Thursday afternoon. The blast killed one person and injured three more, but the rig was not in production at that time, so there was no pollution since any damage caused by the incident has been contained.

Gulf of Mexico

Rescued Texas Man Adrift for 30 Hours Shares How a Porpoise Made Him Want to Live

A Texas man who was rescued after floating in the Gulf of Mexico for 30 hours is now recovering and is telling a tale about how a porpoise made him want to survive.

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